Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 12 months earlier than the SH-50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the SH-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SH-50.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.